Story Elements

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What are the main elements of a story?

Back

The main elements of a story are characters, setting, conflict, theme, and plot.

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

Front

What is a character in a story?

Back

A character is a person, animal, or being that plays a role in the story.

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CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

Front

What is the setting of a story?

Back

The setting is the time and place where the story occurs.

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CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

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What is conflict in a story?

Back

Conflict is the struggle between opposing forces, which drives the plot.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Front

What is the theme of a story?

Back

The theme is the central message or lesson that the story conveys.

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

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What is the author's purpose in writing a story?

Back

The author's purpose is the reason for writing, such as to entertain, inform, persuade, or express feelings.

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CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

Front

What is fiction?

Back

Fiction is a type of writing that tells stories that are not real or based on true events.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

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What is non-fiction?

Back

Non-fiction is writing that is based on real events, people, and facts.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

Front

What does it mean to entertain the reader?

Back

To entertain the reader means to provide enjoyment and amusement through storytelling.

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CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

Front

What does it mean to inform the reader?

Back

To inform the reader means to provide information or facts about a topic.

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CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6